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Castle Donington College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Castle Donington College
- Secondary
- Castle Donington DE74 2LN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils make good progress in all year groups and subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, confident, and courteous.
Academic Progress: Ambitious curriculum; subject understanding well-developed
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly and outgoing
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have received training to deliver new GCSE courses.
Current Educational Practices: Staff benefit from support through links with other schools.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teachers have high expectations of what pupils are able to achieve.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Effective teaching methods used by most teachers
Strengths and Challenges: Inconsistency in assessment checks noted
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can attend parents' evenings.
Communication: The school uses Parent View for feedback.
Communication: School needs better communication with parents
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders involve external agencies when necessary to address concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders evaluate the impact of their actions and amend plans accordingly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Support from trust improved leadership transition
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders monitor issues closely; improvements needed in policy application
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare but staff deal with it swiftly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school's work to promote pupils鈥� personal development and welfare is good.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying managed effectively
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School provides personal development opportunities
Extracurricular Offerings: A range of extracurricular and enriching experiences complements the curriculum.
Extracurricular Offerings: Good extracurricular activities including Duke of Edinburgh
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive valuable information about available options for future pathways.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well prepared for the next stage in their education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils make less progress due to lack of strategic oversight.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Most staff adapt teaching for SEND; some parental dissatisfaction
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About Us
Castle Donington College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 657 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | 15.1 | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 48% | 38% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 8.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | 56.02% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.56% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 27.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 40.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 20.58% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 8.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 12.41% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.62 | 2.46 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 94.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 80 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 86.95% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 36.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 26.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 10.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.65% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 29.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 42.62% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 22.01% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 11.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.04 | 2.65 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 95.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 90.2% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 39.24% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 27.59% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 9.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 14.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.32% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 30.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 45.41% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 23.98% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 10.51% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 15.69% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.78 | 2.77 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.56% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.65% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.35% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.06% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 25.89% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.36% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.34% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.43 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 168 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.92% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.85% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.23% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.08% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.81% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.23% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.08% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.57% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.7% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.02% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.96% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.04% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.18% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 200 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.05% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.59% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 22.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.73% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.68% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Castle Donington College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1